Al Sadiq College vs Namoi Valley Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 437 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Sadiq College
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
771 students · ICSEA 942
Namoi Valley Christian School
Wee Waa · Independent combined · K-10
128 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Al Sadiq College Greenacre NSW | Namoi Valley Christian School Wee Waa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #258 of 314 | #244 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #939 of 1,259 | #845 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 771 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 360 | 50 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 32 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +167% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 34% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Wee Waa 2388 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | alsadiq.nsw.edu.au/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi | www.nvcs.com.au |
The verdict
- •Namoi Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 36.0).
- •Al Sadiq College has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.2).
- •Al Sadiq College is the larger school with 771 students compared with 128.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has grown faster over five years (167% vs 24%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Sadiq College better than Namoi Valley Christian School?
On the Success Index, Namoi Valley Christian School ranks higher (40.7 vs 36.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al Sadiq College and Namoi Valley Christian School?
About 437 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Wee Waa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Sadiq College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Namoi Valley Christian School has 9.7.
How do Al Sadiq College and Namoi Valley Christian School rank in NSW?
Al Sadiq College is 258th of 314 and Namoi Valley Christian School is 244th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.